Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
…a wildfire that would likely move quickly and be difficult to contain.” With the fall foliage season beginning and an increased number of expected visitors to north Georgia, the agencies…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…have been infected with this pathogen in Georgia. The Georgia Forestry Commission continues to work closely with other agencies such as the Georgia Department of Agriculture, University of Georgia, U.S….
GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020
…red and yellow Hickory – starting to get a yellow tint with browning edges Estimated percentage of color change from green to date: 10% at higher elevations. Scenic NW drive:…
Area Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Awards
…recognition.” The Area team is commended for maintaining average wildfire sizes below five acres and for prompt and appropriate responses to reported wildfires with an under-five-minute-average response time. Area 9…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…on the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) . Cities and towns can apply for support to map, plan for and manage their urban forests. The care, management and…
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION
…recognition are wildfire-related, including installing more than a thousand pre-suppression firebreaks, keeping response times to an average of three-and-a-half minutes, and average fire size to under four acres. Employees recorded…
Forest Certification Programs
…relate to southern forestry practices. The percentage of certified forestland is approximately one-fifth of Georgia’s timberland. Many Georgia landowners participate in one of the following forest certification programs: Sustainable Forestry…
Doing Business in Georgia
…major municipal bond rating agencies 76 countries have a consular, trade, or chamber of commerce office in the state More than 2,500 internationally owned facilities representing 52 countries do business…
Forest Certification
…nor discourages forest certification. However, we do encourage wise forest stewardship for all landowners. As a first step, work with a qualified natural resource professional to develop a forest management…
New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. The Georgia Forestry Commission has launched an online tool that pinpoints wildfire activity throughout the state. By visiting the agency’s website at…
